Rogers didn't commit suicide

The death of rugby league great Steve Rogers has been ruled an accident, not suicide.

The former Australian and New South Wales State of Origin centre was found dead at his Cronulla unit in January, and it was revealed he had suffered from depression.

Rogers' son Mat Rogers - who plays for the New South Wales Waratahs in rugby union's Super 14 competition - confirmed through a club spokesman today that New South Wales state coroner John Abernathy has found his father did not intend to take his life.

Mr Abernathy deemed Rogers' death an accident, despite it being caused by a combination of anti-depressants and alcohol.